Zucchini, Chicken and Lemon Linguine
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Zucchini, Chicken and Lemon Linguine

Zucchini, Chicken and Lemon Linguine

with Basil Pesto and Goat Cheese

We love zucchini all year long and this dish combines some of our favourite flavours: sweet bell peppers, zucchini, chicken and basil pesto! A little squeeze of lemon at the end brings the whole dish together!

Tags:
Optional Spice
Allergens:
Wheat
•Milk

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time30 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

170 g

Linguine

(Contains Wheat)

2 unit

Garlic, cloves

1 unit

Zucchini

1 unit

Sweet Bell Pepper

1 unit

Lemon

¼ cup

Basil Pesto

(Contains Milk)

1 unit

Chili Pepper

¼ cup

Parmesan Cheese, shredded

(Contains Milk)

56 g

Goat Cheese

(Contains Milk)

28 g

Baby Spinach

56 mL

Cream

(Contains Milk)

1 tsp

Garlic Salt

310 g

Chicken Breast Tenders

Not included in your delivery

2 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains Milk)

1 tbsp

Oil*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

0.13 tsp

Salt*

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Nutrition Values

Calories1020 kcal
Fat50 g
Saturated Fat23 g
Carbohydrate81 g
Sugar10 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Protein60 g
Cholesterol205 mg
Sodium1260 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

•Large Pot
•Measuring Cups
•Measuring Spoons
•Zester
•Colander
•Large Non-Stick Pan

Instructions

Boil water and roast chicken
1

Before starting, wash and dry all produce.Preheat the oven to 425°F. Heat Guide for Step 4: 1/8 tsp mild, 1/4 tsp medium, 1/2 tsp spicy and 1 tsp extra-spicy! Add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt to a large pot (use same for 4 ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer tenders to a parchment-lined baking sheet, then drizzle 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil over top. Roast in the middle of the oven, flipping halfway through, until cooked through, 12-14 min.**

Prep
2

Meanwhile, halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch half-moons. Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.Zest, then juice half the lemon (use same for 4 ppl). Cut remaining lemon into wedges. Peel, then mince or grate garlic. Thinly slice chili, removing seeds for less heat. (TIP: We suggest using gloves when prepping chilis!)

Cook linguine
3

Add linguine to the boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10-12 min. Reserve 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) pasta water, then drain and return linguine to the same pot, off heat.

Cook veggies
4

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then zucchini and peppers. Season with garlic salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until veggies are tender-crisp, 3-4 min. Add garlic and 1/2 tsp (1 tsp) chilis. (NOTE: Reference heat guide.) Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1-2 min.

Make sauce
5

Remove the pan with veggies from heat, then add spinach, pesto, cream, goat cheese, lemon zest and 1/2 tbsp (1 tbsp) lemon juice. Season with pepper, then stir until spinach wilts, 1-2 min. Set aside.

Finish and serve
6

Add veggies and sauce, reserved pasta water, half the Parmesan and 2 tbsp (4 tbsp) butter to the pot with linguine. Season with salt and pepper, then toss to combine. Divide zucchini and lemon linguine between bowls. Top with chicken.Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired. Sprinkle with any remaining chilis, if desired.